How to Have Every Kind of Sex

You’ve got several go-to moves in your bag of tricks from years of experience in the sack. But there’s no way you’ve mastered every sex position in every circumstance—unless you’re a friggin’ wizard (or a yogi! If so, here are 5 Kama Sutra Positions Every Couple Should Try).

That’s where we come in: Here’s how to pull off the positions you never thought to try (or didn’t know where to start). Ready to tackle the hottest bucket list ever?

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All-Night-Long Sex

If you’re not lasting as long as you’d like, thwart an early orgasm with a few easy tricks. Like following the “Ladies First” rule: Knowing she’s enjoyed an orgasm may relieve some of the pressure you’re feeling.

Or try using extra-thick, desensitizing condoms, which can help you last longer. Look for the phrases “extended pleasure” (from Trojan) and “performax” (Durex).

For when you’re both in the mood, but short on time. (This is a pretty good problem to have!)

Set the tone with the right position—and stay partially clothed. Don’t waste time switching positions or shedding layers. Face-to-face is usually your best bet in a rush, as you have easy access to kissing her neck, shoulders, and lips. Engage her five senses to turn her on as quickly as possible.

Classic doggystyle is great, but if she’s bored on all fours—or you want to blow her mind in bed—have her stay on her knees with her head resting on a pillow, for deeper penetration.

Crank it up another notch by entering her from behind while standing, using your hands to pull her torso into you. Kiss her neck or lips to transform your vanilla routine into something more intimate and pleasurable.

Your first fix: Don’t just hammer away. You’re not a jackhammer; she’s not a slab of concrete. Instead, try the “coital alignment technique.” Lay on top of her, but higher than usual, so your shoulders are past hers. Then, instead of thrusting in and out, try a slow grind, putting pressure on her clitoris. You’re welcome.

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Kinky Sex

Want more adventurous sex? Tell her your fantasies, and ask about her own. Make sure she knows that you’d love to make them come true.

The key to success is to enlist her as a fellow conspirator. “Good sex involves compromise,” says Kristen Mark, Ph.D., director of the Sexual Health Promotion Lab at the University of Kentucky. “Shoot for an even split between giving and taking.”

Men are physically built to like morning sex more than women. That’s because you naturally build up testosterone overnight, which boosts your coital instincts in the A.M., says Tammy Nelson, Ph.D., a sex and relationship therapist.

If your partner isn’t as interested as you are, start the process slowly by cuddling. Work your way up to the X-rated stuff by first holding her and laying on the compliments. She’ll feel less insecure about her morning appearance—and morning breath. Plus, changing your position to doggystyle or spooning will eliminate the morning breath problem entirely.

Sex doesn’t seem right without moans, screams, and rattling headboards. But sometimes—like when you’ve got paper-thin walls between you, the kids, and your visiting in-laws—it’s either quiet sex or no sex at all.

So if you’ve got to keep it quiet, you have a few options. If it’s a spur-of-the-moment thing, you can distract your kids with music, or white-noise machines if they’re asleep.

Doing it in the shower or the laundry room—with the dryer on—will help cover up most of the noise, too.

The possibility of getting caught makes the sex hotter, but you need to choose a location carefully. The goal is to feel like you might get caught, and not actually get caught—or arrested.

The car in the garage is a good place to start: it’s totally concealed (and legal), and still brings the thrill of getting it on somewhere unusual. And upping the ante is easy—try out your new garage moves next time your friend throws a house party.

You could always use a little more hanky panky in your life, and we’ve got the solution: Have Sex 8 Times This Week. Sound impossible? It’s not. The key is to have the right kind of sex every night of the week.

For example: Anti-stress sex on Monday, a quickie on Tuesday, lazy sex on Thursday, shower sex on Saturday morning. You’re not going to get laid more often without putting in the work to shake up the routine. Get creative.

Step one: Buy some candles. The softer light from the small flames will soften her (perceived) imperfections and make her feel more confident.

Step Two: Take a trip to Home Depot. With $5 and 10 minutes of effort, you can install a dimmer on your lights that will create a soft glow throughout the bedroom. It’s the perfect compromise between pitch-black and bright light.

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Slow Sex

Quick-and-dirty is great sometimes, but dialing it way back has its perks, too: You’ll last longer, and the sex will feel even more amazing. (Trust us: Slow Sex Is Incredible.)

Great slow sex isn’t just about relaxing your speed. Try to do long pelvic muscle contractions, too. Hold one for 2 or 3 seconds, ease down, and then keep going.

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Exotic Sex

If your staple positions are feeling a little stale, try The Elephant. Popular in Italy and France, it’s also known as the “lazy doggy.” Have your girl lie on her belly, with a pillow placed under her stomach to prop up her hips. You penetrate from behind, using your arms to support your torso.

A 2014 survey found that 69 percent of women and 72 percent of men say sex is better on vacation. It makes sense: beautiful weather, no responsibilities, and ample amounts of booze make the perfect recipe for great sex.

“People are typically more relaxed and sexually open on vacation," says Kristen Mark, Ph.D., a sex and relationship researcher at the University of Kentucky.

Worried she won't be into your fantasy? Tell her you had a dream about it and gauge her reply. "If the reaction is positive, you can transition into how to make it happen," Mark says.

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